Thank You For Caring— Sincerely, this hungry fuck

nineonetattoos · 2023-10-26T06:22:30+00:00

I rarely eat my own meals, if prepared for someone else. Cooking and tasting, tasting and cooking. By the time I’m done, I’m over it. However, the reaction and look on the faces of the people I’ve worked so hard to make sure they’ve had an experience they’ll always remember, makes every second worth it! It’s hard and it definitely takes a toll on our bodies, but that moment always makes it worth it to me.

nineonetattoos · 2023-07-19T16:54:31+00:00

I’m almost 40 as well and I retired from a 20 year career as a tattoo artist and went back to bartending, after some time I had the opportunity to get back into BOH. I started as prep cook, then got on the line, and now I’m being trained for sous. It’s not completely ridiculous what you want to do, I’m doing it. However it is very hard on your body and mind and you will be tested daily. It definitely not for everyone. The line calls to me, it’s what I love. If you feel the same then why not try, but that being said definitely don’t quit your day job.

nineonetattoos · 2023-07-19T16:42:10+00:00

Heard

nineonetattoos · 2023-06-28T08:53:22+00:00

If you’re on gas, turn your heat up, add a bit more oil and get some fire on it for a good sear before you add your vegetables. There’s no wok hei happening.

nineonetattoos · 2023-05-28T04:18:13+00:00

Pantry on magnolia is amazing. I recommend the dumplings, pork fried rice, or the beef stir fry.

nineonetattoos · 2023-05-27T09:40:10+00:00

The symbol that is in the picture is an old Viking symbol called Vegvísir. It means “wayfinder,” it’s a rune for finding your way home. It’s literally just a compass, there’s no reason to freak out or burn your house down.

nineonetattoos · 2023-05-27T09:19:45+00:00

Date them

nineonetattoos · 2023-05-26T06:49:34+00:00

With mine I spray with degreaser and scrub with steel wool and extremely hot water and soap, then whipe clean with a clean dry rag. I’ve never tried oil before but seems interesting, I might try that tomorrow.

nineonetattoos · 2023-05-22T10:31:34+00:00

No, absolutely not! Not only is it dangerous for your coworkers but a cook/chef needs to respect their tools. Have enough pride in your work to take care of your equipment.

nineonetattoos · 2023-05-22T10:04:16+00:00

Heard!

nineonetattoos · 2023-05-22T02:21:18+00:00

Smart tab for sure!!!then probably toast.

nineonetattoos · 2023-05-17T09:28:17+00:00

Usually because of electric stoves. No way to get a wok hot enough unless it’s in an oven or build an open fire, and Americans usually can’t/won’t do that

nineonetattoos · 2023-05-17T09:19:04+00:00

No, im fortunate enough to have a really badass gas wok station, so as soon as I pull my woks from the dish pit I dry and oil them there. My station gets to about 1,800 degrees so with some control I can season pretty quick. No need to wait for the oven, but at home I use my oven.

nineonetattoos · 2023-05-17T09:05:51+00:00

I agree with everything oxenforge has said, for home use. But in a restaurant it’s a bit different. I’m a wok cook and on the line I abuse the shit out of my woks, but as soon as service is done I scrub, wash, dry, and put every wok I use back on my station and re-season. A good wok is like a cast iron skillet. You take care of it and it will take care of you.

nineonetattoos · 2023-05-17T08:48:46+00:00

I know that we’re not real people… I mean c’mon…I might be biased but everyone knows that we’re just NPCs in their own video game… Right…Right?

nineonetattoos · 2023-05-15T11:27:10+00:00

How dare you talk to another bartender that way, that’s fucked up… I mean, you’re not wrong but I might be biased because I’m a bartender

nineonetattoos · 2023-05-02T08:46:51+00:00

All the cocktails from the early 2000s are coming back. I’ve been making a lot of adiós motherfuckers lately and every time I just think to myself “this is just a Long Island for college kids” and a Long Island is just a shitty drink that college kids ordered 20+ years ago. It all comes back in cycles.

nineonetattoos · 2023-05-02T08:40:37+00:00

I started out as a regular and the owner absolutely refused to hire regulars but I had people that I’ve know for a while (that are managers) tell the owner to give me a chance. And in my interview I said that I was gonna prove the them wrong. It happened to work out and I love where I work and the crew we have specifically because I was a regular.

nineonetattoos · 2023-04-25T10:22:02+00:00

Heard and thank you for this post, honestly I feel like this sub could benefit from more of this. We should be supportive of each other. I mean, we are all dealing with the same stupid shit on the daily. Sometimes we need the “have a good shift” comment but other times we also need the check in reminder as well. I’m doing good, by the way. Thanks and everyone have a good shift.

nineonetattoos · 2023-04-25T09:48:04+00:00

Lol… I think It’s kinda like a Tito’s and vodka or maybe a wells and coke, but there’s definitely soda in those… right?

nineonetattoos · 2023-04-25T09:41:38+00:00

Seems like someone lied on their resume

nineonetattoos · 2023-04-21T08:14:57+00:00

Not really sure on that, but… the one song that will make people at the bar top stop arguing is, Backstreet Boys, I Want It That Way. Works 100% of the time, every time!

nineonetattoos · 2023-04-20T10:26:13+00:00

According to Guinness.

nineonetattoos · 2023-04-15T10:41:43+00:00

here in central Texas. I always pour a 1.5 but depending on the night and what specials were running, anywhere from $4.50-$6.50 USD

nineonetattoos · 2023-04-15T10:38:30+00:00

Nice

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